Blog for the month August, 2013

Jury Listening to Evidence During Florida Court Process

Aug 19, 2013

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Florida legislators propose changes to jury composition

The Florida legislature will soon decide whether to change the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure relating to the number of jurors required to hear and decide the outcome of certain criminal cases...

Judge Gavel Surrounded by Marihuana Representing Potential Changes in Drug-Related Sentences

Aug 15, 2013

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Attorney General wants changes to federal drug sentences

Attorney General Eric Holder wants to change the federal sentencing guidelines. More specifically, it appears as if he wants to do away with lengthy mandatory sentences relating to drug cases. In a...

Aug 13, 2013

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Two local mayors arrested by feds

A confidential tip provided over two ago to the FBI led to the arrest of two mayors and two lobbyists. The FBI tried to set up other local politicians in the same sting operation, but were unsucces...

Aug 07, 2013

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Cruise lines providing more crime data

Major cruise have come under scrutiny for failing to report crimes committed at sea upon their vessels. Legislative pressure has caused three large cruise lines to publish data regarding serious cr...